The Dallas Cowboys are using the franchise tag on pass rusher Anthony Spencer for a second consecutive offseason.

Spencer's agent, Jordan Woy confirmed the news via Twitter. The move, which comes with a $10.638 million one-year tender, beats Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline. According to Woy, the Cowboys and Spencer will continue to work on hammering out a long-term deal.

Last season, Spencer rewarded Dallas while playing under the tag at $8.856 million with his first Pro Bowl nod opposite DeMarcus Ware. In just 14 games, Spencer, at outside linebacker, had a career-high 11 sacks and a team-high 95 tackles.

With the Cowboys switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3, Spencer and Ware would transition to defensive end in Monte Kiffin's scheme.

Also Monday, the Cowboys parted with starting safety Gerald Sensabaugh. His release will save $3 million in salary but just $1.4 million toward the salary cap.

Last week, the Cowboys restructured the contracts of five starters to clear more cap space, including Ware, tight end Jason Witten and wide receiver Miles Austin.